What is Chicken House?

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The Chicken House has won an enviable reputation as one of the world’s leading
small publishers of fiction for children. Its distinct identity and
commitment to championing new writing has given it a loyal following around
the world. Founded by Barry Cunningham, the original publisher of J. K.
Rowling, Chicken House has built the worldwide success of such
internationally recognised writers as Cornelia Funke, Lucy Christopher,
Rachel Ward, Sophia Bennett, Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams.

The Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction competition is growing in
popularity every year. Professional editors and experienced external
children’s book readers, led by Barry Cunningham and